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| Live
Contact Training |
The American Wood Council
is the industry leader in development of standards for wood design,
and provides online, as well as, live contact training to support
their implementation. Experienced qualified AWC staff can
serve your training needs nation-wide. Seminar attendees receive
special discounts on publication purchases, a comprehensive seminar
materials package, and a CEU certificate upon seminar completion,
if offered.
The syllabus below lists
some of the most popular half-day, one-day, and two-day offerings,
any of which can be custom-tuned to your audience. Each of the
listed offerings builds a collection of AWC's
online eCourses into a cohesive package, delivered live.
In some courses, AWC standards or publications are required for
the seminar which are offered for purchase at 25% off the cover
price.
Full day live courses can be provided to audiences over
50 persons on request, and typically we see attendance levels
much higher than this. For
audiences
less than
50, or seminars
less
than
1/2 day, other considerations apply; or the online
eCourses might be a viable option to bring quality
updating education to small audiences at a distance 24/7 in the
comfort
of their own surroundings. The two-day live courses often offer
the best value for the seminar host
and attendees.
AWC's seminars are ideally
suited as continuing education for building regulators (building
and fire officials) and design professionals (architects, engineers,
building designers). Building professionals and students also
benefit. To arrange a seminar for your state or local chapter,
e-mail your request to AWC_Education@afandpa.org stating
which course outline below you are interested in, the size
of your group, and approximate date. For coming seminar events,
or to see how other organizations work with us, click here.
The American Forest & Paper Association is an accredited
provider of Continuing Education Credits by AIBD,
and IACET,
and is also a registered provider with AIA/CES.
  
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| Half-Day
Courses |
| AWC204
Introduction to the Wood Frame Construction Manual Workshop
- 4hr |
4.0
hrs 0.4 CEU's
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The WFCM is
a referenced standard in the International Building Code and
the International Residential Code, providing an alternative
for structural design of residential structures in areas of
high wind, snow, or seismic loads. However, the WFCM has
applicability in any geographic region of the US since the
2001 edition encompasses "normal" loads as well as
high loads. Learn about the unique provisions of this code
in that they are engineered, yet prescriptive, containing extensive
tables and diagrams for use by builders and code officials
as well as experienced designers. The workshop works through
some hands-on design examples which use the manual.
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| Introduction
to the Wood Frame Construction Manual |
1.5 hr |
MAT 109 |
| Design
of Wood Frame Buildings for High Wind, Snow, and Seismic
Loadings using WFCM 2001 |
2.5 hr |
STD 303 |
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| AWC303
Wood Frame Construction in the IBC: Comparisons to the
UBC - 3hr |
3.0
hrs 0.3 CEU's
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Learn about International
Building Code (IBC) topics as allowable area and height
for wood frame structures, unlimited area buildings, the
use of wood in noncombustible construction types, the use
of fire retardant treated wood, the various methods for establishing
fire resistance ratings of assemblies and heavy timber members,
and flame spread classifications for wood products. The learner
will compare significant differences between the IBC and
the 1997 Uniform Building Code, especially
for allowable heights and areas. The learner will be able
to apply code provisions relevant to the listed topics.
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| Building
Codes and Wood Design |
1.5 hr |
BCD 101 |
| The
International Residential Code: a comparison with the
One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code |
1.5 hr |
BCD 103 |
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| AWC403
Wood Frame Construction and the International Residential
Code- 3hr |
3.0
hrs 0.3 CEU's
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This
seminar is based on the 2000 IBC, and significant
provisions of the 2003 edition of the IBC. Learn
about details on the application of code requirements for
allowable area and height, wood in noncombustible construction
types, and establishing fire resistance ratings. Gain an
introduction to the IBC-referenced design standard
for wood construction: the 2001 NDS, and an overview
of the contents of IBC Chapter 23 Wood. The learner
will gain familiarity with the IBC, and IBC Chapter
23, and be ready to apply provisions in design as a result
of this seminar.
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| The
International Residential Code: a comparison with the
One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code |
1.5 hr |
BCD 103 |
| Wood
Structural Design in the International Building Code
2000 |
1.5 hr |
BCD 104 |
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| One-Day
Courses |
| AWC106
Wood Design Seminar - 6 hr |
6.0
hrs 0.6 CEU's
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Learn
about new developments including new provisions for the 2005
NDS® for Wood Construction, and
the 2001 Wood Frame Construction Manual and how
to apply them. Additional topics including building code and
fire issues, software, engineered wood products, connections,
and other subjects can be included to round out a full 6-hour
day of training.
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| ASD
and LRFD with the National Design Specification® (NDS®)
for Wood Construction (NDS 2005) |
2.5
hr |
STD
104 |
| Engineered
Wood Products |
1.0
hr |
MAT
210 |
| 2001
Wood Frame Construction Manual |
1.5
hr |
STD
302 |
| Connection
Design |
1.0
hr |
DES
110 |
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| AWC107
Wood Design Seminar - 7 hr |
7.0
hrs 0.7 CEU's
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Learn
about new developments including new provisions for the 2005
NDS® for Wood Construction,
and the 2001 Wood Frame Construction Manual and how to apply them. Additional topics including
building code and fire issues, software, engineered wood
products, connections, and other subjects can be included
to round out a full 7-hour day of training.
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| ASD
and LRFD with the National Design Specification® (NDS®)
for Wood Construction (NDS 2005) |
2.5
hr |
STD
104 |
| Engineered
Wood Products |
1.0
hr |
MAT
210 |
| 2001
Wood Frame Construction Manual |
2.5
hr |
STD
302 |
| Connection
Design |
1.0
hr |
DES
110 |
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| AWC207
Design of Wood Frame Buildings Workshop- 7 hr |
7.0
hrs 0.7 CEU's
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Learn
the high wind, snow, and seismic provisions within the 2001
Wood Frame Construction Manual. Learn
about:
WFCM layout and provisions, understand wood building
behavior under gravity and lateral load. Apply your knowledge
hands-on through the detailed structural design of a 2-story
house
subjected to gravity (dead, live, and snow) and lateral (wind
and seismic)
loads, including the design of all components, diaphragms,
shearwalls, and connections, as presented in the WFCM Workbook.
The required WFCM Workbook is comprehensive with very useful
blank worksheets,
checklists, and
related
journal
papers.
Required Texts: 2001 WFCM + Commentary; WFCM Workbook
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| 2001
Wood Frame Construction Manual |
2.0
hr |
STD
302 |
| Design
of Wood Frame Buildings for High Wind, Snow, and Seismic Loadings using 2001 WFCM |
5.0 hr |
STD 303 |
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| AWC208
Design of Wood Frame Buildings Workshop- 8 hr |
8.0
hrs 0.8 CEU's
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Learn
about new developments including new provisions for the 2005
NDS® for Wood Construction, and the high
wind, snow, and seismic provisions within the 2001 Wood
Frame Construction Manual. Learn about:
WFCM layout and provisions, understand wood building
behavior under gravity and lateral load. Apply your knowledge
hands-on through the detailed structural design of a 2-story
house
subjected to gravity (dead, live, and snow) and lateral (wind
and seismic)
loads, including the design of all components, diaphragms,
shearwalls, and connections, as presented in the WFCM Workbook.
The required WFCM Workbook is comprehensive with very useful
blank worksheets,
checklists, and
related
journal
papers.
Required Texts: 2001 WFCM + Commentary; WFCM Workbook
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| ASD
and LRFD with the National Design Specification® (NDS®)
for Wood Construction (NDS 2005) |
2.0
hr |
STD
104 |
| 2001
Wood Frame Construction Manual |
2.0
hr |
STD
302 |
| Design
of Wood Frame Buildings for High Wind, Snow, and Seismic
Loadings using 2001 WFCM |
4.0
hr |
STD
303 |
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| AWC307
Advanced Design of Wood Frame Buildings Workshop-
7 hr |
7.0
hrs 0.7 CEU's
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AF&PA's
2001 Wood Frame Construction Manual for One- and Two-Family
Dwellings is a referenced standard in the International
Building Code and the International Residential Code, providing
an
alternative for structural design of residential structures
in areas of high wind, snow, or seismic loads. In this advanced
course, quick-review some of the main features of the 2001
WFCM, then apply your knowledge hands-on through the
detailed structural design of a 2-story house subjected to
gravity
(dead, live,
and snow) and lateral (wind and seismic) loads, including
the design of all components, diaphragms, shearwalls, and
connections, as presented in the WFCM Workbook.
The required WFCM Workbook is comprehensive with very useful
blank worksheets,
checklists, and
related
journal
papers. In addition, if you wanted to know what
diaphragms, shear walls, drag struts and collectors are,
and how to design them, this is the seminar for you. Learn
about their behavior under load and how to design each of
these building elements to resist lateral loads using AF&PA's
Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic Standard.
This is the logical next step beyond using the 2001 WFCM for
lateral resistance design of wood buildings.
Required Texts: 2001 WFCM + Commentary; WFCM
Workbook
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| Shear
Walls and Diaphragms with the 2008 SDPWS |
1.5 hr |
STD 401 |
| 2001
Wood Frame Construction Manual |
1.5
hr |
STD
302 |
| Design
of Wood Frame Buildings for High Wind, Snow, and
Seismic Loadings using 2001 WFCM |
4.0
hr |
STD
303 |
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| AWC406
Wood Frame Construction and the International Codes |
6
hrs 0.6 CEU's
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Learn
about new developments for designing wood buildings under
the provisions of the International Building Codes. This
seminar is can be adapted for a half-day format, and is easily
combined wih other topics to cover additional useful information
and code reference material, such as the NDS. Here is a popular
collection of topics offered in this seminar collection. Selected
topics can be varied.
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| Building
Codes and Wood Design |
1.0
hr |
BCD
101 |
| Building
Codes Update |
1.0
hr |
BCD
102 |
| The
International Residential Code: a comparison with the
One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code |
1.5
hr |
BCD
103 |
| Wood
Structural Design in the International Building Code
2000 |
1.5
hr |
BCD
104 |
| Designing
with the National Design Specification® (NDS®) for
Wood Construction (2001 NDS) |
1.0
hr |
STD
103 |
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| AWC607
Wood in Construction- 7hr |
7
hrs 0.7 CEU's
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This
seminar is a general overview of wood frame provisions in
the International Residential Code (IRC) and the International
Building Code (IBC), and includes recommendations for inspection
of wood I-joists and trusses. Learn about conventional construction:
characteristics of wood and the effects of moisture; grading
and grade marks; protection against decay and termites; IRC requirements for fireblocking, floor, wall, and roof framing,
span tables, wall bracing; and general recommendations for
the inspection of wood I-joists and metal plate connected
trusses. In addition, general requirements of the IBC will
be covered for: allowable height and area, wood in noncombustible
buildings, fire resistance ratings, flamespread, and fundamental
structural considerations. Get introduced to the concept
of design values and adjustment factors in the NDS and the
requirements of IBC Chapter 23, including lateral force resisting
systems. The learner will be able to apply this knowledge
on the conclusion of this seminar.
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| The
Basics of Wood Frame Construction |
7.0
hr |
MAT
100 |
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includes all of: |
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| What
is Conventional Construction? |
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MAT 101 |
| Characteristics of Wood |
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MAT
102 |
| Grade
Marks |
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MAT
103 |
| Protection Against Termites and Decay |
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MAT
104 |
| Conventional
Floor Framing |
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MAT
105 |
| Conventional
Wall Framing |
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MAT
106 |
| Lateral
Load Bracing |
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MAT
107 |
| Roof
/ Ceiling Framing |
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MAT
108 |
| Introduction
to the Wood Frame Construction Manual |
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MAT
109 |
| Fireblocking
and Draftstopping |
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MAT
110 |
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| AWC711
High Wind Wood Frame Design & Construction 110 MPH
- 7 hr |
7.0
hrs 0.7 CEU's
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A program
for the contractor and building regulator, this program begins
with understanding the role of the building inspector, hurricane-resistive
construction, behavoral response to wind forces acting on
buildings, and construction methods used to resist wind.
An overview of wood design and construction standards featuring
ICC's SSTD10 and AF&PA's 2001 WFCM and High
Wind Guides,
with detailed emphasis on the latter in terms of its use.
Using the standards, a detailed analysis of typical 1-1/2
story house plan is exemplified for a 110 MPH wind loading.
Particpants also develop an understanding of the differences
in the code requirements for exterior
decks. Using AF&PA's DCA6 Prescriptive Residential
Deck Construction Guide, this course includes an overview
of code requirements for wood-based exterior
decks used in housing construction and a detailed design
example of an elevated exterior deck.
Required Texts: 110 MPH High Wind Guide
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| High
Wind Resistive Design and Construction - 110 MPH |
6.0
hr |
STD
511 |
| Structural
Components of Residential Decks |
1.0 hr |
MAT 111 |
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| AWC712
High Wind Wood Frame Design & Construction 120
MPH - 7 hr |
7.0
hrs 0.7 CEU's
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A program
for the contractor and building regulator, this program begins
with understanding the role of the building inspector, hurricane-resistive
construction, behavoral response to wind forces acting on
buildings, and construction methods used to resist wind.
An overview of wood design and construction standards featuring
ICC's SSTD10 and AF&PA's 2001 WFCM and High
Wind Guides,
with detailed emphasis on the latter in terms of its use.
Using the standards, a detailed analysis of typical southeastern
US / Gulf-area house plan with garage is exemplified for
a 120 MPH wind loading. Particpants also develop an understanding
of the differences in the code requirements for exterior
decks. Using AF&PA's DCA6 Prescriptive
Residential Deck Construction Guide, this course includes
an overview of code requirements for wood-based exterior
decks used in housing construction and a detailed design
example of an elevated exterior deck.
Required Texts: 120 MPH High Wind Guide
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| High
Wind Resistive Design and Construction - 120 MPH |
6.0
hr |
STD
512 |
| Structural
Components of Residential Decks |
1.0 hr |
MAT 111 |
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| Two-Day
Courses
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| AWC214 Two-Day
Wood Design Workshop - 14hr |
14.0
hrs 1.4 CEU's
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On
the first day, learn about new developments including new provisions
for the 2005 NDS® for Wood Construction, and additional
topics including building code and fire issues, software, engineered
wood products, connections, lateral bracing, and other subjects.
On the second day, learn about the high wind, snow, and seismic
provisions within the 2001 Wood Frame Construction Manual:
WFCM layout and provisions, and understand wood building
behavior under gravity and lateral load. Then, apply your knowledge
hands-on through the detailed structural design using the WFCM of
a 2-story house subjected to gravity (dead, live, and snow)
and
lateral (wind and seismic) loads, including the design of all
components, diaphragms, shearwalls, and connections, as presented
in the WFCM Workbook. The required WFCM Workbook is comprehensive
with very useful
blank worksheets,
checklists, and
related
journal
papers..
Required Texts (Day 2): 2001 WFCM + Commentary; WFCM Workbook
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| Day
1 |
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| ASD
and LRFD with the National Design Specification® (NDS®)
for Wood Construction (NDS 2005) |
2.5
hr |
STD
104 |
| Engineered
Wood Products |
1.0
hr |
MAT
210 |
| Connection
Design |
1.5
hr |
DES
110 |
| Lateral
Load Resisting Systems for Wood Structures |
2.0
hr |
DES
130 |
| Day
2 |
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| 2001
Wood Frame Construction Manual |
2.5
hr |
STD
302 |
| Design
of Wood Frame Buildings for High Wind, Snow, and Seismic
Loadings using 2001 WFCM |
4.5
hr |
STD
303 |
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| AWC215
Two-Day Wood Design Workshop - 15hr |
15.0
hrs 1.5 CEU's
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This
two-day course combines the Wood Design Seminar and the WFCM
Workshop for a complete wood design updating experience.
This course is suited for those who need a complete background
and updating to the world of wood design including a hands-on
design experience. The first day provides background material,
while the second day features the high wind, snow, and seismic
provisions within the 2001
Wood Frame Construction Manual.
The Manual layout and provisions are presented, along with
a
discussion of wood building behavior under gravity and lateral
load. The course steps through the detailed structural design
in hands-on fashion of a 2-story house subjected to gravity
(dead, live, and snow) and lateral (wind and seismic) loads,
including
the
design of all components, diaphragms, shearwalls, and connections,
as presented in the WFCM Workbook. The required WFCM Workbook
is comprehensive with very useful
blank worksheets,
checklists, and
related
journal
papers. This
course is not currently online. Selected topics can
be varied.
Required Texts (Day 2): 2001 WFCM + Commentary; WFCM Workbook
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| Day
1 |
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| Wood
Structural Design in the International Building Code
2000 |
1.0
hr |
BCD
104 |
| Building
Codes and Wood Design |
1.5
hr |
BCD
101 |
| ASD
and LRFD with the National Design Specification® (NDS®)
for Wood Construction (NDS 2005) |
2.5
hr |
STD
104 |
| Engineered
Wood Products |
1.0
hr |
MAT
210 |
| Connection
Design |
1.5 hr
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DES
110 |
| Day
2 |
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| Lateral
Load Resisting Systems for Wood Structures |
1.5
hr |
DES
130 |
| 2001
Wood Frame Construction Manual |
2.0
hr |
STD
302 |
| Design
of Wood Frame Buildings for High Wind, Snow, and Seismic
Loadings using 2001 WFCM |
4.0
hr |
STD
303 |
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